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What is a heatwave?
What is a heatwave?
- A short burst of high temperature followed by a quick decrease
- A sudden drop in temperature during summer
- An extreme weather event with extended periods of high temperature (correct)
- A period of heavy rainfall in a region
When do heatwaves mostly occur?
When do heatwaves mostly occur?
- During the transition between seasons
- In the winter when an area has low pressure
- Irrespective of the weather conditions
- In the summer when an area has high pressure (correct)
What is the impact of heatwaves on vulnerable groups?
What is the impact of heatwaves on vulnerable groups?
- They have no impact on vulnerable groups
- They can cause diseases and even death (correct)
- They lead to a decrease in electricity consumption
- They only affect crops and livestock
What effect can heatwaves have on electricity consumption?
What effect can heatwaves have on electricity consumption?
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How is climate change related to the frequency of heatwaves?
How is climate change related to the frequency of heatwaves?
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